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Population Biology
Populationsbiologie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:31
Abstract
This course deals with population biology (in a broad sense) as a foundation for the treatment and the understanding of questions that arise in environmental sciences. For this purpose, a number of important problems will be analysed and the application of population ecology and evolutionary thinking is discussed. The course involves exercises.
Objective
Improving the understanding of concepts from Population- and evolutionary biology. Understanding how the concepts and tools of population biology can be applied to typical questions of relevance for environmental sciences.
Content
Population regulation, disturbance, invasions, extinctions (population ecology) Emergence and dynamics of infectious diseases (population dynamics) How populations and individuals respond to changes through their strategies (adaptive strategies, behaviour)
Resources
Lecture Notes
In preparation.
Literature
Begon M, Harper JL, Townsend CR (latest edition) Ecology: individuals, populations and communities Blackwell Science Publications, New York. Krebs JR, Davies NB (latest edition) An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology; Third Edition Blackwell, Oxford.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Taschenrechner.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Populationsbiologie |
|
2 h weekly |